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IPsoft Inc.

SQL DBA

New York, NY

$54.75 - $68.50/hr

This MS SQL Server DBA role requires a service oriented mentality, high sense of ownership of the problems and requests assigned, focus on managing and resolving issues in alignment with the SLAs ...

Axius Inc

SQL DBA

Evanston, IL · On-site

$48 - $60/hr

Company Description MUST HAVE: • 5+ years of progressive MS SQL DBA experience • Experience with database design, scripting, implementation and maintenance • Experience with data modeling tools ...

FHR

M35-SQL DBA 10123

Columbia, SC · On-site

$46.25 - $57.75/hr

Skills 5+ years of experience as a SQL DBA 5+ years of large system architecture Large scale production system implementation experience Experience overseeing work of Software Development Vendors MS ...

Avani Technology Solutions, Inc.

SQL DBA

Medford, OR · On-site

$50.50 - $63.25/hr

... large MS SQL Server database environments. • Strong expertise in SQL Server 2016. • Assess ... A tools and applications ( e.g redgate, idera, SCOM, Erwin ) • MCDBA / MCT certification

SysMind Tech

SQL Database Administrator

Philadelphia, PA · On-site

$65/hr

SQL Database Administrator Insurance client - based in PA Resources should be ready to support over ... of MS SQL server. - Bachelor's degree in computer science (or equivalent major) - Knowledge on T ...

ACI Infotech

SQL Database Administrator

Orange, CA · On-site

$53.25 - $66.75/hr

SQL DBA Duration: 6+ Months Location: Orange, CA ( Remote role but candidate need to be local to LA ... MS SQL Server 2012/2014/2016/2019 Database Administration.

Noblesoft Technologies

SQL Server DBA

Princeton, NJ · On-site

SQL Server DBA Location: Princeton - NJ - 08540 Mode : Contract (6+ Months) - Onsite Experienced ... Strong expertise in MS SQL server * Advance T-SQL with query tuning and optimization expertise

Ask IT consulting

SQL Database Administrator

Lansing, MI · On-site

$50.75 - $63.50/hr

NET, MVC 5, C# and SQL with an MS-SQL backend database. This resource, under client's direction ... administrator experience including creating models, designing DB objects and how it is used in ...

Siri InfoSolutions Inc

SQL DBA

Columbus, OH · On-site

$48.25 - $60.25/hr

MS SQL Database Administrator Location: Cincinnati, OH- Onsite Hire Fulltime Hire Install, configure, and maintain MySQL database instances (on-premises and cloud-based). Monitor database performance ...

1872 Consulting

Senior SQL DBA

Chicago, IL · On-site

... junior members of the team • Performs other projects and duties as assigned or required • ... statement tuning, MS T-SQL, and PowerShell scripting • Experience in the following fields ...

Infojini Inc

SQL DBA

Blythewood, SC · On-site

$40 - $49.75/hr

... MS SYSTEM CENTER, TEAM FOUNDATION SERVER, AND OTHERS. ALSO FACING INCREASING SECURITY CONCERNS ... IN ADDITION, THIS POSITION WILL SUPPLEMENT OUR CURRENT SQL DBA FORCE WITH PRODUCTION SUPPORT ...

Tekskills

SQL DBA

Hillsboro, OR · On-site

$54.50 - $68/hr

Required Strong MS SQL DBA to support and implement for service now Desired years of experience Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Stem Xpert

SQL DBA

East Rutherford, NJ · On-site

$51 - $63.75/hr

SQL DBA location: east Rutherford, NJ duration : 9 months Deep knowledge in the design and implementation of databases using Microsoft SQL Server 2008 and My SQL MySQL (MS windows and Linux) Strong ...

Veredus - DC

SQL DBA

Washington, DC · On-site

$56.75 - $70.75/hr

Maintain, Administer, Test and Support all association database systems designs logical and ... MS SQL Server 2008, Visual Studio 2005/2008, Visual Basic 2005/2008, Crystal Reports, BI tools ...

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SQL DBA

IPsoft Inc.

New York, NY

$54.75 - $68.50/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 18 days ago

Job description

Company Description

About IPsoft

IPsoft automates IT and business processes for enterprises across a wide range of industries. Through our portfolio of world leading autonomic and cognitive solutions we provide services that deliver clear outcomes and allow our clients to secure competitive advantage. Headquartered in New York City, IPsoft has offices in 13 countries across the world and serves more than 500 of the world's leading brands directly as well as more than half of the largest global IT services providers.

Job Description

As a SQL Database Administrator, you will be part of a team of Database Administrators remotely supporting multiple SQL Server installations on our client's systems all over the world. You will be working with our clients on database projects and proactively ensuring optimal availability and performance of the database systems. You will be responsible for troubleshooting and problem solving of SQL issues that arise while working concurrently with multiple priorities.

The MSSQL Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for providing database technical support for ALL client databases in multi-environment (production to non-production).

As part of operations support, DBA is expected to work in 24x7 support model.

It is extremely important to understand and be aligned to the ITIL process while delivering the Operational support service to our client.

Some of the primary responsibilities of this role would include owning, tracking and resolving database related incidents and requests,

fulfilling requests and resolving incidents within SLAs, reviewing service related reports (e.g: database backups, maintenance,

monitoring) on a daily basis to ensure service related issues are identified and resolved within established SLAs, responding to database

related alerts and escalations and working with database engineering to come up with strategic solutions to recurring problems.

This MS SQL Server DBA role requires a service oriented mentality, high sense of ownership of the problems and requests assigned, focus on managing and resolving issues in alignment with the SLAs, establishing and maintaining communication with technology customers to keep them updated with status of their requests, initiating and performing changes on production systems and proactively escalating any issues that cannot be resolved within the established timeframes.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Computer Science, related field or demonstrated equivalent work experience
  • +5 years' experience SQL Server Backup strategy, review and maintenance, SQL Server product installation, Database installation and deployment, security administration, review and audit, performance tuning, server sizing and configuration, recovery, cleanup and refresh
  • Strong aptitude for learning new technologies
  • Excellent interdepartmental collaboration and teaming abilities
  • Strong organizational and multitasking ability
  • Excellent trouble shooting skill using logic and reason
  • Ability to work in a fast paced, highly dynamic environment
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Ability to perform tasks with minimal direction and guidance
  • Strong experience in Database Administration in SQL Server ( 2005 -2014 )
  • Knowledge of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MS SQL Server.

Rock star Preferred

  • Experience in replication, log shipping, database mirroring and AlwaysOn Availability Group.
  • Experience in Clustering
  • PowerShell
  • Experience with Integration Services, SSAS and Reporting Services
  • Strong customer focus; ability to focus on the client's requirements and exceed expectations
Additional Information

Competitive Base Salary

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance and Vision Care 

Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance 

401(k) Plan

Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care, Dependent Care, Transit

Paid time off


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